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As Occupy Wall Street goes global, we must define a bold, clear vision going forward. The stakes have never been higher.

Facing a primary challenger might force Obama to embrace progressive ideals—and he can’t win 2012 if he doesn’t.

Van Jones of Green For All has joined MoveOn.org, the Campaign for America’s Future and dozens of other progressive organizations to challenge the reign of private interests.

To recover lost ground, progressives should focus more on civil society than electoral politics.

Without turning into sentimental left-wing pageantry, Kushner’s new play illuminates radicalism and makes art of sectarian dreams and failures.

Since the ’70s, liberals and leftists have misidentified the source of conservatism’s appeal.

Like her brother, President Obama, Soetoro-Ng wants to revamp school systems and broaden test-focused curriculums.

Gather some friends, pick a tax dodger and get on the street!

The former senator talks about money and politics, connecting with voters in the age of mass media and his future in public life.

The arc of history bends towards justice, but it will not bend by itself.